Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118516284#Comment_118516284

Hope they keep their word on the heat pump, there is no word of inclusion on the configurator. But does look like it's across the board now.

Supercharging is not high on my priorities, I live in S East, Ionity is handier for me except on occasional West Cork or Belfast runs. Otherwise a little tempted by M3, agree that there are big (hopefully) improvements. Previously needed a hatchback, but no longer a requirement.

eamondunphy

Took another spin in the model 3 Sandyford this morning, coming from the model s I found the steering wheel stiff to turn, didn't seem as smooth, had steering on comfort but still was a bit of effort compared to the s

With price increases the Tesla 3 SR+ is getting pricey for what it is. LFP batteries when others are using NMC. A high end Renault 220ps Megan eTech makes a great case for itself but there is enough differentiation for the Tesla to still find plenty of buyers.

dahughes23

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118517233#Comment_118517233

Interesting approach, mine switched from an SR+ to a RWD model when I changed colour in December.

The order summary page has been down since yesterday afternoon, hopefully it’s because they are adding delivery dates 👀

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118517286#Comment_118517286

No SR+ anymore. Just M3 RWD. With 300bhp, and a real life range of 300 miles in summer as tested by rsymons in the uk, it will be a hard car to beat. No messing about with battery charges like the Megan etc, you simply plug in and charge to 100% daily.

ferg01

I’m just about to order mine, from what I read above, delivery times are minimum 4 months…can I check please, how far in advance of delivery does finance need to be arranged?

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118519689#Comment_118519689

Looking forward to seeing some tests with the new motor, don't think it has 300HP but could be wrong. 240HP now?

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118520564#Comment_118520564

Maybe not exactly 300. 280ish. The old one had 299 I thought?

Loads if videos on them already as they’ve been delivering them for a couple months now.

Carwow and Rsymons (one of the big UK EV dealers) done a road test on the new LFP battery last month.

They said they thought they could squeeze 300 miles from it in good weather.

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118520630#Comment_118520630

Yes agree, looks great, but I think similar to the one I drove during the week, has the old motor and new battery. Hope new motor is as expected, will know soon enough I suppose.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118520652#Comment_118520652

Agh right. I didn’t know that actually.

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118520961#Comment_118520961

Is it really worth spending thousands protecting it for the next owner?

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118521183#Comment_118521183

I do and its not. PPF is a nightmare to keep looking nice unless it tucked and even then the finish is often matt and marred in time. I personally dont like a car being taken apart for proper hiding of the edges and its very expensive. Some chips still happen in the PPF so the optical effect is the same from your point of view, its only when you remove the PPF you get back to a clean surface (and that the next owner isn't it), and some stone chips will still happen if you are unlucky. Its like riding you wife with a jonny to keep her clean for her next husband.

A coating is nice for cleaning, but honestly in this day and age a self applied coating is almost as good if not as durable....like the Aytoglym ceramic coating, or Gtechniq C1 . Sure the more expensive ones last longer and have "self healing" gubbins but if you are washing all the time you can reapply one yourself, especially on a new car. Most self applied coating come with a matched spray "top up" product for regular washing.

Look that just my opinion on these having had a few coatings and PPF before on cars. Last time I argued this point I accidentally did it to the chap that owns a PPF place, so obviously he felt differently. And I understand that people want to keep their car fresh and clean. Just at the cost (couple of grand), and the time (going to take a week) thats a percentage of the value of the car, and a percentage of your time with the car thats gone.

Just drive the nuts off it, and let the next owner respray the bumper if there are chips that bother them..it only costs a few hundred with a good tesla body shop or a smart repair. Also applying PPF to a new car does run the risk of pulling the clearcoat when you remove it...things to consider. The entire PPF thing has sort of trickled down from the wrapping, hypercar and supercar scene where it makes more sense. My 2c

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118520961#Comment_118520961

If i was to swap my S for a new 3, i'd get white and wrap it a nice colour. I still like Nardo Grey even though its around a while, or i seen a Y done in a lovely Matt Frozen blue last night on YT.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118521094#Comment_118521094

PPF i agree. I wouldnt do it.

Wrap is subjective. You get to put a non OEM colour on there.

Ceramic is a yes from me. Makes the weekly maintenance washing so easy once you look after it.

trackdaychamp

My Account page online for new car is down for last few days also. Hopefully this is a good sign that VIN is on the way. My order was Sept 17th

ferg01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118522844#Comment_118522844

Helpful datapoint - thanks

MikeyJoyce

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118522844#Comment_118522844

Mine was the same. Just was onto live chat gave them my RN number and the sorted it within 1 min.

seems there is something wrong on there end per order. I reckon they are sorting it as he knew straight away.

But mine is fixed now but no updates on order page

trackdaychamp

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118524423#Comment_118524423

I was in touch with Delivery team this morning about other things and I told them the Account page for new order was down for maintenance. They asked me to check now that it's back up and it is. I searched in source now for "LRW" but no joy yet!

trackdaychamp

It is definitely a new car-buying experience where you feel like you are begging to hand your money over. I'm not sure how many ports this next ship stops at on the way to Ireland but I hope they padlock my car to the boat so no other Euro buyer snaffles my car! I know there is a global chip shortage and to be fair Tesla seem to have done better than other manufacturers on that front but the game of waiting patiently is not one I'm good at : )

I have some car accessories here gathering dust waiting for the mothership to arrive

JDilleen

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118525933#Comment_118525933

If you don't have a VIN yet you may be looking at one of the next boats due to depart Shanghai. If you haven't already, you can bookmark this thread on TMC for really helpful tracking and arrival estimates! https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/2022-shipping-movements.252035

podge1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118525933#Comment_118525933

They only ones to worry about were are the Brits, they get the lions shar of RHD even more now as easier to offload in Southampton for UK market. As since Brexit Irish cars go to Zeebrugge and back to Ireland

I'm sorted with an EV now (not a Tesla) but kept my RN open from my August order as they don't return deposits. Still haven't heard anything from them.

Delboy33

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118527604#Comment_118527604

Had you ordered RWD/LW/P and what colour. Hopefully someone on here may get their order earlier than expected if the ordered same car.

podge1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118527785#Comment_118527785

RWD in blue, If I ordered white might have gotten it in Dec but I didn't want a white car.

Hopefully may help out someone, I might defer it to next quarter for the craic. At least some entertainment for the 100 bucks I won't get back.

But every cloud has a silver lining really like the EV I ended up getting. Initially went for a Tesla because the delivery time was supposed to be shorter 🤣

ferg01

Thanks all. What’s the significance of the VIN? Is it a definitive sign that your specific car has been manufactured and en route? do I need it for the charger grant?

podge1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118528239#Comment_118528239

I couldn't be even arsed looking now 😂. But no request for Bluetooth access from the app yet (normally a sign) and nothing from customer service.

innrain

I was reading an article about opening Berlin in March and saw Model 3 LR got 626km range. Is this new?

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118530258#Comment_118530258

The configurator now gives the potential range when you select the 18" aero wheels;

Same for the RWD;

I've actually just asked for a Trade in Value off them for my 2020 SR+, as I'd be seriously tempted to change up... even if it meant losing .5s of 0-100 time

Onearmedbandit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118528605#Comment_118528605

Yes it means you have been matched to a specific car but in certain (rare enough) circumstances it can be amended by Tesla without notice. When I got my VIN it was unchanged until I got my car. Essentially it means that the car is on a boat from China or about to be loaded and is allocated to you. Sometimes you can use the VIN to search the cargo holds of boats in transit to see if it is on a specific boat - not all of these boats have this function though.

For the charger grant you don't need the VIN to apply for the grant but you need it to claim your grant when you have the charger installed. You will also need the registration of the car and other bits - which only happens when you have fully settled up the final invoice (normally immediately before delivery). So for me I wasn't able to conclude the claim on the EV charger grant until I actually had the car delivered.

sk8board

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118530360#Comment_118530360

Will be v interesting to hear what they bid for the SR+.

id value the 0.5s difference in accel very very low myself, it’s still a very fast car, and the best value for money tesla available

AndyBoBandy

They offered me €37k for it in November 2020 with 16k km on it, so be interesting what they offer now 14 months later with 48k km on it.....

I know if I was serious about trading up to a newer version, a private sale would probably give the best outcome.